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No change in cabinet decision on priest issue
WSN Network 

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no change in the Malaysian cabinet's decision to consider fresh applications from Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras for priests, musicians and artisans from India, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said Wednesday.  

"This issue has been clarified in the media many times, and I wish to state here that there is no change in the Cabinet's decision," he said in a statement here. He said the decision was that the visas and permits for priests, musicians and artisans from India among fresh applicants would be valid for a maximum period of three years and based on a set of strict guidelines. 

If there are any weaknesses at the state level or the Immigration Department on the implementation of the Cabinet decision, they will be rectified, he said. "We will monitor the implementation of this decision and should there be any weaknesses, we well take steps to correct them," he said.  

He advised temple committees to contact his senior private secretary, Manikumar, at 03-8886 5003 or 012-3887 350 for any queries.

3 September 2008
 

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